Serving Greater Manchester police officer charged with raping woman

41-year-old Temporary Detective Inspector James Andrew Darnton has been charged relating to a 2021 report of an incident in 2009. Credit: PA Images

A serving Greater Manchester police officer has been charged with rape.

James Andrew Darnton, who is a temporary detective inspector within the Public Protection Governance Unit, is accused of raping a woman in 2009.

The 41-year-old officer has been suspended and will appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 10 July 2023.

Greater Manchester Police say misconduct proceedings will recommence following criminal proceedings.

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